Monday, September 28, 2009

Saturday, October 17th, 10:00Twin Fun!A celebration for twins and their families/caregivers. Music, stories, snacks, and a chance to meet other 'twin' families!All twins under 10 and their familiy members are invited.

Friday, October 30th, 10:00Halloween Story TimeJoin us for some Halloween fun with songs, stories, and a costume parade! Everyone (adults too!) is encouraged to come in costume.Ages 2-5.

Saturday October 31st, 1:00-5:00Haunted Library!Come celebrate the scary season with drop-in Halloween activities. A craft table, films, and a few spooky surprises await you! Come for as long as you can, short or long, and enjoy some scary fun. A special treat awaits if you come in costume!Ages 5 and up (younger children are welcome, but not all activities will be suitable for them).

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Tuesday September 29th10:00Baby/Toddler LaptimeJoin us for short books with lots of songs, games and fingerplay, all designed to encourage literacy in the very young!Ages 0-2 with an adult, maximum 20 people.

11:00Preschool StorytimeBooks, songs, games, and maybe a craft, all on a special theme!Ages 2-5, maximum 35 people.

Thursday October 1st, 10:00 and 11:00Neighbor Time!Join us for our extremely popular Thursday program, now offered twice to accomodate more participants! Songs, dancing, stories, counting and other fun stuff! Please note that we will be offering one program twice each Thursday, not two different programs each week.For children under 5 years.Maximum 80 participants per session.

The Children's department is looking for independant readers younger than 14 who are interested in helping us start a book club. Probably we would meet once a month, other than that the details are to be determined by interested kids. Please drop by the Children's Room and talk to Polly, the Librarian, or leave a message with your name and phone number if Polly isn't there. Or you can e-mail polly.ross[at]dc.gov.

Saturday, September 19, 2009

10:00Baby/Toddler LaptimeJoin us for short books with lots of songs, games and fingerplay, all designed to encourage literacy in the very young!Ages 0-2 with an adult, maximum 20 people.

11:00Preschool StorytimeBooks, songs, games, and maybe a craft, all on a special theme!Ages 2-5, maximum 35 people.

Thursday September 24th, 10:00 and 11:00Neighbor Time!Join us for our extremely popular Thursday program, now offered twice to accomodate more participants! Songs, dancing, stories, counting and other fun stuff! Please note that we will be offering one program twice each Thursday, not two different programs each week.For children under 5 years.Maximum 80 participants per session.

The Children's department is looking for independant readers younger than 14 who are interested in helping us start a book club. Probably we would meet once a month, other than that the details are to be determined by interested kids. Please drop by the Children's Room and talk to Polly, the Librarian, or leave a message with your name and phone number if Polly isn't there. Or you can e-mail polly.ross[at]dc.gov.

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Tuesday September 14th:10:00Laptime @ the LibraryJoin us for short books with lots of songs, games and fingerplay, all designed to encourage literacy in the very young!Ages 0-2 with an adult, maximum 20 people.

11:00Preschool StorytimeBooks, songs, games, and maybe a craft, all on a special theme!Ages 2-5, maximum 35 people.

Thursday September 17th, 10:00 and 11:00Neighbor Time!Join us for our extremely popular Thursday program, now offered twice to accomodate more participants! Songs, dancing, stories, counting and other fun stuff! Please note that we will be offering one program twice each Thursday, not two different programs each week.For children under 5 years.Maximum 80 participants per session.

Friday September 18th, 10:00PBS Film: Elmo and the BookaneersJoin Elmo and some book-loving pirates for lots of silly fun!Ages 2 and up.

And be sure to drop in and visit our PBS Raising Readers Reading Corner, sponsored by PBS and DC's own WHUT! Watch clips of PBS kids shows, visit the Raising Readers website on our dedicated computer (equipment courtesy of WHUT), and pick up some fun freebies!

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Tuesday September 8th:10:00Laptime @ the LibraryJoin us for short books with lots of songs, games and fingerplay, all designed to encourage literacy in the very young!Ages 0-2 with an adult, maximum 20 people.

11:00Preschool StorytimeBooks, songs, games, and maybe a craft, all on a special theme!Ages 2-5, maximum 35 people.

Thursday September 10th, 10:00 and 11:00Neighbor Time!Join us for our extremely popular Thursday program, now offered twice to accomodate more participants! Songs, dancing, stories, counting and other fun stuff! Please note that we will be offering one program twice each Thursday, not two different programs each week.Children under 5 years.Maximum 80 participants per session.

And be sure to drop in and visit our PBS Raising Readers Reading Corner, sponsored by PBS and DC's own WHUT! Watch clips of PBS kids shows, visit the Raising Readers website on our dedicated computer (equipment courtesy of WHUT), and pick up some fun freebies!

The Children's department is looking for independant readers younger than 14 who are interested in helping us start a book club. Probably we would meet once a month, other than that the details are to be determined by interested kids. Please drop by the Children's Room and talk to Polly, the Librarian, or leave a message with your name and phone number if Polly isn't there. Or you can e-mail polly.ross[at]dc.gov.